Shift Cook

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

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The Cook uses their knowledge and experience in food production to ensure the proper, timely, and safe preparation and service of food according to established recipes, while adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly kitchen. Responsible to effectively manage all food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Ensure high standards for food taste and quality are upheld at all times.
Prepare and serve meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus.
Utilize production sheets to accurately record food production quantities and cooking, holding, and cooling temperatures.
Stock, rotate, date, and store product according to food safety standards and regulations.
Maintain clean and organized kitchen, storage, and work areas.
Maintain all cooking equipment in a safe and working order and report any issues promptly.
Comply with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and Risk Management programs and policies, adhere to safety rules and regulations, and practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Responsible for performing other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership in the following areas, but not limited to:
Perform dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware.
Clean assigned kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, ovens, fryers, microwaves, mixers, slicers, refrigerators, freezers, worktables, prep sinks, ice makers, coffee machines, hoods, and ventilation screens.
Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service,
Contribute to the overall engagement programs for both residents and team members.
Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
One (1) year job related experience including food preparation in a restaurant, hotel, or other similar environment
High School Diploma/GED
Maintain the following certifications and ongoing training and re-education as required by Sunrise and regulations and laws as applicable:
Local Health Department Food Handler Card
Prior culinary apprenticeship or training a plus
As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Upon request, Sunrise Senior Living will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process.